Three teenagers have been questioned by police in connection with a huge barn fire near Falmouth.

The blaze, which is believed to have been started deliberately, broke out at a barn on Antron Lane, near Mabe Burnthouse, on Sunday, October 21.

Crews from across the region were scrambled to the scene and remained at the barn overnight and into the following morning.

The barn suffered extensive damage. A large amount of hay went up in flames and tools and equipment inside the building were destroyed.

Police have now confirmed that three boys, aged 15 and 16, have been questioned in relation to the suspected arson attack.

The fire near Mabe Burnthouse (Image: Sally Adams)

A spokesperson from Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Police were notified of a fire which is reported to have happened between 3pm and 3.50pm on Sunday 21 October in a barn on Antron Lane, Mabe Burnthouse, Penryn.